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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warm and affection look at troubled relationships, 13 Jan 2009
The Waiting Room [2008]
It is a real pleasure to come across a film taking a warm and affectionate look at characters troubled with problem relationships, characters that one can relate to.
Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) is a lone mum separated from her partner who in a moment of madness finds herself in bed with George (Rupert Graves) the husband of her best friend and next door neighbour Jem (Zoe Telford).
The following day she is accosted at a railway station by a confused old man Roger (Frank Findlay) (superb example of a fine actor creating a real character out of a very small cameo role) and in passing meets Stephen (Ralf Little) collecting Roger to take him back to the care home, and they are attracted but part.
Both written and directed by Roger Goldby the somewhat predictable plot does not deter in any way from the enjoyment of this engaging movie, and at the end one wants to watch it again.
What more can one say,
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing to see a British Film ****, 8 Oct 2008
Goldby's full length feature debut stays within the pace & boundaries of its situations & characters.
Great to watch an enjoyable British Film that does not disappoint.
It's a `slow boil' offering & honest fare, no easy fix `junk script' headiness, it's a film that can make you think.
The Waiting Room stayed true to itself & rich enough in story line to allow anyone who has `loved & lost', to relate to some part of the different threads explored.
Women will readily love it, men will warm to it. Couples can relate to the fragile ever present foibles & traits of relationships, honestly portrayed on screen, mirroring the realties of love in this life.
So partners beware, it should do well on DVD given its Christmas & should fit well into a large stocking.
I particularly liked the sound track, which complemented the film, amplifying & conveying in music, the words & actions on screen. The score really helped one immerse yourself in this credible slice of believable London living.
The acting, of all generations, was sound across the board & thought a fair amount of chemistry between Duff & Little, though felt Graves only came alive towards the end.
The time in the nursing home was well spent, providing Little with the well needed opportunity to develop his character, enabling a UK audience to dispel the youthful raucousness of his recent BBC3 days.
Therefore, whilst some editing & changes might have been made (like any debut full length feature), the script, direction, acting, music, camera/lighting/sound etc all combined to make for a sound satisfying film.
TIMELY REMINDER... given the current credit crunch & looming recession, potential investors of all types, may to well to spread their risk & to fund such British home grown talent, than take an undue gamble on the markets at this time (even in the Great Depression, people went to see films). You may well loose your money with the bank, but an arts investment, is a proverbial 'celluloid legacy', you can be proud of (you may even make a handsome return on your investment).
I look really look forward to Roger Goldby's next creative venture.
Regards
Rebel_Reviewer
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly elegant, 2 Oct 2008
I only went to see this film because my girlfriend said I had to but I am pleased to say it was one of the best things I've seen this year: the pace, the story, the bitter-sweet poignancy and acting were superb. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone (especially normally action-centric males like myself).
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